Manhattan Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill.
2
Combine ingredients
In a mixing glass or large mixing tin, add 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
3
Add ice and stir
Add large ice cubes to the mixing glass until nearly full. Stir gently and steadily for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full strokes) until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
4
Strain
Empty the chilled glass of ice water if used. Using a julep or Hawthorne strainer, strain the cocktail from the mixing glass into the chilled coupe or martini glass.
5
Garnish and serve
Drop 1 maraschino cherry into the drink. Optionally express an orange peel over the surface (twist to release oils), wipe the rim with the peel, and discard or place on the rim. Serve immediately.

6
Keep large ice cubes in the freezer until ready to use for stirring. Ensure the serving glass is well chilled to maintain temperature of the drink.